James Fowler

As extreme weather events occur with more frequency, we must do more to strengthen our infrastructure and protect lives and property. Today I will hold a news conference to announce that I am asking the legislature to adopt a bill taking steps to make Connecticut more resilient.

DEEP and EPA applauded today’s signing of an MOU between the City of Hartford and MDC that outlines terms of compliance for how stormwater is managed in the city. Deputy Commr Emma Cimino on why this is so important for the health and safety of residents and the environment:

Ice is never 100% safe, even during colder months. Factors such as water depth, currents, and snow cover can further impact ice strength and safety.

State Emergency Management officials continue to work alongside @CTDEEPNews and local municipalities to assist with the brush fire response statewide. This afternoon, forestry personnel conducted a controlled burn in Andover to prevent further spread of an overnight brush fire.

♻️ Recycling saves resources AND creates jobs! In a single year, recycling & reuse activities in the U.S. supported 681,000 jobs & generated $37.8 billion in wages. That’s 1.17 jobs for every 1,000 tons of recycled material! Talk about a win-win for the economy & the environment.

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, protecting our nation and communities. Your resilience and dedication are an inspiration. Thank you, veterans, for your enduring commitment. #VeteransDay2024

🌊🌲 Show Your ♥ for Rocky Neck! A heartfelt thank you goes out to the 🚒firefighters, volunteers, & local community members who have dedicated their time & effort to protect this cherished park. Your bravery & hard work ensure that future generations can experience its beauty.

In appreciation for his service to the state of CT, DEMHS & DEEP presented George Harris with a certificate for his dedication & exemplary leadership as Incident Commander to the Hawthorn Fire in Berlin. Harris was instrumental in stabilizing the situation. Thank you, IC Harris!

🔥 Due to fire management operations, Rocky Neck State Park is closed until further notice. This includes the extensive trail system. 🥾 ctparks.com/parks/rocky-ne… @CTStateParks

🥾Today on Lamentation Mountain, we witnessed the incredible work of firefighters from across Connecticut, alongside regional teams, volunteers, and out-of-state support, as they made remarkable progress on the Hawthorne Fire.

AERIAL WATER DROPS in Franklin: The Town of Franklin in coordination with @CTDEEPNews is operating a wildfire in the area of Ayers Mountain. @MaineRangers are operating aerial assets in the area. Restrictions are in place for ALL drones. Do not fly drones in the area.

💥 NEW from WMP: Pro-Trump Ads Declining on TV; Harris outspends Trump 16:1 on Meta & 3:1 on Google. • Key races in Montana, Pennsylvania, Ohio have seen the most senate ads. Read the full report: mediaproject.wesleyan.edu/releases-09262… @mmfranz @tnridout1 @efranklinfowler @wesleyan_u

DEEP & the CT Mosquito Management Pgrm warn residents that the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like EEE & West Nile virus remains high. EEE has recently been detected in Farmington, Manchester, & a horse in Fairfield Cty, with EEE-positive mosquitoes found in 11 towns statewide.

🦟 Mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis (#EEE) have recently been detected at collection sites in Manchester & Farmington, marking the furthest west they've been found so far this season. ♥ Stay safe, #Connecticut! #EasternEquineEncephalitis

🍕🌮🍨🍔Looking for food spots near our parks? Visit Connecticut State Parks and Forests (ctparks.com) to find some quality grub in your park of choice!

Our latest on advertising, which includes not just presidential ads and the enormous gap b/wn Harris and Trump on Meta and Google properties so far, but also total volume of ads for House, Senate and gubernatorial info and more. Check it out ⬇️ #PresidentialElection2024

🐾 In celebration of National Dog Day, DEEP wants to give a few extra pets and pats to all the working canines that help us every day. #SARDUS #ConservationCanines #SLFDetectionDogs #NDDTC

🚨 EEE Virus has been detected in CT wildlife! DEEP reports that there has been a case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a white-tailed deer in Lisbon. While rare in wild mammals, this confirms the presence of EEE in mammal-biting mosquitoes. 📄portal.ct.gov/deep/news-rele…